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Author: Joey Frenette

Joey Frenette is a journalist, University of British Columbia graduate, ex-engineer, Warren Buffett fanatic, and Fool who's completed CFA Level 1. He’s been investing since 2014 and is always on the hunt for value, regardless of the market "weather." Before writing at The Motley Fool, Joey worked as an analyst/developer at several Canadian small- and mid-cap software firms, including Syscon and Avigilon. Beyond Motley Fool, Joey’s work can be found at TipRanks and MoneyWise Canada. Follow him on Twitter @realJoeFrenette

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Take a Hint From Warren Buffett and Buy Gold Right Now?

| Joey Frenette

Should you follow Warren Buffett into gold miner Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) or Ray Dalio, with bullion ETFs in 2021?

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank Stock: A Top Pick to Buy Ahead of a Growth-to-Value Rotation

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of many dirt-cheap value stocks that could make you a considerable amount of gain in…

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Investing

Warren Buffett: I’d Follow Him Into This Defensive Industry

| Joey Frenette

Bausch Health Companies (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) is one Canadian way to follow Warren Buffett into the defensive healthcare industry.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Iconic Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for 10 Years

| Joey Frenette

Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another cheap Canadian stock could crush the markets over the next 10 years and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

Brace Yourself, the Next Market Correction Could Be VERY Painful

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock looks like a far better hedge against a market correction that the likes of gold or…

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Tech Stocks

Stock Market Crash: Could a 2000-Style Drop Be in the Cards?

| Joey Frenette

Stocks may look expensive after 2020's tech-driven rally, but are stocks really in a bubble like they were before the…

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Dividend Growth Stock I’d Buy and Hold for 40 Years

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is a top Canadian dividend growth pick for millennials looking to invest for the…

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Investing

Could the TSX Index Finally Beat the S&P 500 in 2021?

| Joey Frenette

Could 2021 be the year to bet big on Canadian Index ETFs like the Horizons S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (TSX:HXT)…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Picks 2021: 3 Dividend Darlings I’d Buy on the Dip

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are two of three top dividend picks for 2021

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Gold and Bitcoin! Here’s How I’d Invest a $6,000 TFSA in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) and Bitcoin have been hot of late. But should investors avoid the craze for stocks in…

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Tech Stocks

January Stock Market Crash: Stocks I’m Looking to Buy on a Pullback

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) or Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) could be top stocks to buy on a January stock market crash.

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Investing

Got $6,000 to Invest? Here Are 2 Great Canadian Stocks That Are Severely Undervalued

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are great Canadian companies that are too cheap.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Crashing TSX Stocks I’d Buy for My TFSA Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) and two other TSX stocks that are crashing, but may be worth picking up on the…

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Tech Stocks

Should Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Really Be Worth More Than Royal Bank of Canada?

| Joey Frenette

As Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock looks to expand upon its lead as largest Canadian company, should investors be wary?

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Coronavirus

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Just Plunged 23% — Buy the Dip or You’ll Kick Yourself Later!

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock may be too cheap to ignore after its latest pullback, which surrendered a chunk of its…

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Correction: Could We Kick off 2021 With a “Vicious” 10-15% Pullback?

| Joey Frenette

The next market correction could have the potential to be vicious. As CFRA warns, discounted risks could set the stage…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Dividend Stocks to Buy Ahead of a 2021 Stock Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.B) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are two of my top dividend growth picks going into an uncertain new…

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Coronavirus

Should You Buy the Dip in Air Canada Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could be headed for more turbulence in the early part of 2021. But shares are still…

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Stocks for Beginners

It’s TFSA Top-Up Time! Forget Bitcoin and Gold — Buy These TSX Stocks Instead

| Joey Frenette

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) and other stocks that TFSA investors would be wise to pick up in January with their latest…

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Coronavirus

Warren Buffett: The Biggest Lesson of 2020 Should Not Be Forgotten in the New Year

| Joey Frenette

There were major lessons in 2020 that investors should remember going into the new year that could be full of…

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Coronavirus

Why Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Is a Top 2021 Turnaround Play

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) still faces plenty of tailwinds heading into the new year, but there are some reasons to be…

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Stocks for Beginners

2021 Top Picks: 3 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy in the New Year!

| Joey Frenette

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and two other Canadian stocks contrarians should buy in 2021 for a shot at huge gains.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: BCE Stock and its 6%-Yield Dividend a Steal

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) stock is a must-buy for passive income investors who want to pay less to get more yield…

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Coronavirus

Has Air Canada Stock Bottomed?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada stock (TSX:AC) retraced 20% off its December high. Should fearless young investors back up the truck on the…

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Tech Stocks

1 COVID-19 Stock I’d Buy in January 2021

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:GOOD) has been white-hot of late, yet its stock remains dirt-cheap and ready to surge amid the…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: A Canadian Stock He Should Buy More of in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a dirt-cheap energy stock that Warren Buffett should have another helping to in coming quarters.

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Stocks for Beginners

Do Warren Buffett’s 2020 Moves Suggest a 2021 Market Crash Is Coming?

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett has been playing it pretty cautious in 2020. But should investors follow his stance as we inch closer…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Stock Is a Buy Because it Won’t Stay This Cheap Forever

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) continues to deal with its fair share of challenges, but the stock and the 8.2% yield are…

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Stocks for Beginners

Could the COVID-19 Pandemic Crash the Market Again?

| Joey Frenette

All eyes are set to the 2021 economic recovery and further gains. Could such baked-in optimistic set the stage for…

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Tech Stocks

This Small-Cap TSX Stock Soared 275% in 2020: It’s Not Done Yet!

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) is a white-hot Canadian small-cap that could be in for more of the same in the…

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Coronavirus

Warren Buffett Isn’t Buying Air Canada (TSX:AC) — But Here’s Why You Should

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett probably wouldn't touch Air Canada (TSX:AC) or any airline stock with a barge pole amid the spread of…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Bitcoin and Gold: Here’s an ETF That Could Crush the TSX in 2021

| Joey Frenette

BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) is a a productive way to shield your portfolio from excess levels of…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: 2 Dividend Heavyweights I’d Buy in January

| Joey Frenette

Passive-income investors should act on SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) and another dividend heavyweight ahead of a 2021 recovery.

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Stocks for Beginners

Betting on a 2021 Recovery? Here Are 3 Top TSX Picks for the New Year!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and two other top TSX stocks could have room to run in the new year.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Could Be Headed to $2,000 in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock could have more room to run in the new year, as its legendary CEO continues to…

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Stock I’d Buy With $6,000 in 2021 TFSA Contributions

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is one of many dirt-cheap dividend stocks that Canadians should buy with their next TFSA contribution.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Great Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 5 Years

| Joey Frenette

You should buy Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and another great Canadian stock that have bountiful dividends right now.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 COVID-19 Recovery Plays That Look Unstoppable: Should You Buy Them?

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and another white-hot reopening stock could make you filthy rich, as COVID-19 vaccines crush the pandemic in…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Another Stock Are Poised to Soar in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Air Canada (TSX:AC) are two top TSX stock picks for maximum upside in the new…

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Investing

Forget Bitcoin and Gold: Here’s a Warren Buffett Stock to Buy if You Fear a Stock Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

A stock market crash is never too far away, but there are far better (and safer) assets to protect your…

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